The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Monday lost his eldest sister Hajia Rabiat Bello.
The governor who disclosed this in a press statement on Tuesday through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogu stated that the family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi regret to announce the death of their beloved daughter Hajia Rabiat Bello following a protracted illness at age 59.
The sad event took place late hours of Monday as the 3-day Fidau prayers for the peaceful repose of late Hajia Rabiat will come up on Thursday, 26th of December 2019 at her residence in Agassa , Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.
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Until her death, Hajia Rabiat Bello was my elder sibling.
Meanwhile, the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condoled with Gov. Yahaya Bello and the entire Ochi family over the death of his sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello Ochi.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the council Adeiza Momohjimoh and Secretary Ademu seidu described the death of Hajia Rabiat as a huge loss to her immediate community and entire Ebiraland.
The statement prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable.
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